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Construction imminent on new UNMC ‘front door’

Project will soon be under way at 42nd and Leavenworth streets.

Jun 4, 2019

Artist's image of new UNMC greenspace and walkway.

Study: New heart pump improves on previous models

Two UNMC faculty are contributing authors on recently published study.

Jun 4, 2019

From left, John Um, M.D., and Brian Lowes, M.D., Ph.D.

UNMC research study could help millions with common heart problems

Atrial fibrillation happens when the heart’s electrical system gets “short circuited,” reducing the expulsion of blood from a pocket in the heart called the left atrial appendage. Stagnant blood in the left atrial appendage can result in clots.

May 31, 2019

Andrew Goldsweig, M.D.

LGBTQ+ Employee Alliance celebrates Pride Month

June events celebrate national LGBT Pride Month.

May 30, 2019

Members of the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine community are invited to take part in the Heartland Pride Parade on June 29.

COM employee of the month

Nothing better than the feeling of completion for this month’s featured COM employee — unless it’s being on the dance floor.

May 29, 2019

Reed Felderman spends his work days in the Durham Research Center.

COM program director of the month

Nephrology program director knows how to clear hurdles, enjoys ice skating, and appreciates his wife.

May 29, 2019

New faculty

Two new faculty members have joined the College of Medicine. They include one professor and one associate professor.

May 29, 2019

Grish Varshney, PhD, is a professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

A message from the dean

UNMC’s new medical school curriculum produces comparable results on Step 1 board exam as seen in previous years under the old curriculum.

May 29, 2019

Drs. Ashford and Richards receive Golden Apple Awards from fourth-year students

Dr. Ashford cited for getting to know students and pushing them, while Dr. Richards is recognized for volunteering his time to help teach gross anatomy class.

May 28, 2019

Drs. Alan Richards (left) and Allison Ashford

COM resident of the month

OB/GYN resident praises training program for exposing her to what lies ahead after her residency

May 28, 2019